All-action star and former interim world champ, Michael Katsidis appears to be in hot water stemming from a charge of burglary issued against him in his native Australia. The 34-year-old brawler is 2-0 since coming back from retirement and was set to face the UK's Tommy Coyle on October 25 for the IBF international lightweight title. As of right now, Coyle promoter Eddie … [Read more...]
Brook-Khan “Close” for Wembley Blockbuster
According to Kell Brook's promoter, Eddie Hearn, a deal is close to being finalized that would pit his fighter making an IBF welterweight title defense against the former junior welterweight titlist Amir Khan in a huge Wembley Stadium blockbuster next year. "Khan obviously wants a fight with Floyd Mayweather, as does everyone in the division," Hearn wrote in his Mail Online … [Read more...]
Tommy Coyle headlines Yorkshire card Saturday
Hometown lightweight Tommy Coyle (17-2, 7 KO’s) defends his IBF International lightweight title Saturday night, headlining a card at the Ice Arena in Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He faces tough Argentine challenger and former IBF Latino lightweight title holder Daniel Brizuela (25-2-2, 8 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round contest. With his sights set on IBF Inter-Continental … [Read more...]
The Ricky Burns Saga Continues, Jumps To Matchroom, Braces For Frank Warren Lawsuit
The long and winding career road for Scotland's Ricky Burns keeps adding curves. The WBO lightweight champion, who recently severed ties with promoter Frank Warren, has just announced that he will be signing an exclusive promotional contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Sport and making his debut under the new deal May 11 in Scotland. Promoter, Hearn, has been gobbling up … [Read more...]